vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd How to pronounce vineyard (audio)
British also -ˌyärd
1
: a planting of grapevines
2
: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor
Toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy …Daniel Schorr

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The majority of Malbec in Bordeaux died out from frost in the 1950s, and Petit Verdot often ripens too late to make it into the final blend, so many vineyards have been replanted with other varieties over the years. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025 Appreciated by locals and visited by celebs like Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth, and Matt Damon, this luxury farmhouse in Getaria is an idyllic base set among the owners' txakoli vineyards. Michelle Arellano Martin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025 The winery, which only grows regional and local grape varieties, also offers a panoramic vineyard and forest views complete with roaming farm animals. Crystal Tate, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025 Sale e Pepe’s SS26 collection is inspired by Armenian vineyards, with juicy red stones resembling tiny grapes. Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vineyard

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of vineyard was in the 14th century

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vineyard

noun
vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd How to pronounce vineyard (audio)
: a field of grapevines
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